Job Information
Iowa State University Lecturer - Economics Department in Ames, Iowa
Position Title:Lecturer - Economics Department
Appointment Type:Faculty
Job Description:Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
The Department of Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University seeks to hire one or more part-time or full-time lecturers to teach undergraduate economics courses. Teaching assignments may range from one to three courses per semester. This is a term position with the possibility of renewal.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Economics or related field
Experience teaching economics courses
Preferred Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Economics or a related field
Evidence of effective teaching at the college level
Department Description:
We are proud to be one of only a handful of departments nationwide that combine general economics and agricultural economics in one department. The department was organized in its current form in 1930 and has a long history of excellence in scholarship and education.
We offer B.S. degrees in Agricultural Business, Economics, and Business Economics, and both Ph.D and M.S. degrees in Economics and Agricultural Economics. Through an active program of co-operative extension, we provide vital information and decision support to the citizens of Iowa. Our nearly forty faculty aspire to excellence in the production, dissemination, and application of economic knowledge.
Department Unit/Website:
https://www.econ.iastate.edu/
Proposed Start Date:August 16, 2024
Proposed End Date or Length of Term:December 31, 2024
Number of Months Employed Per Year:09 Month Work Period
Time Type:Full time
Application Instructions:
To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by May 17, 2024. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following in PDF format:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter3) Contact Information for Three ReferencesIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date: May 6, 2024
Posting Close Date:June 6, 2024
Job Requisition Number:R14651
By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State , we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.
Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.
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If you have questions about the application process please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485 . Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email employment@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485 . TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942 .
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